Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in employing video review technology.
Replay technology are set to arrive at Wimbledon this year.
Players are granted the right to contest certain calls made by the chair umpire, mirroring the protocol currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on the main stadium and Court One for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining featured courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move arrives only a season following the AELTC introduced electronic line calling, which effectively ended the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Competitors cannot to challenge the call of the ELC system, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to review other decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a shot made contact with an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Potential hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Notably, there will be no limit on the number of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent incident took place in a recent tournament recently, where a top player initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
Draper admitted it was a tough call for the official, but believed his rival had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a video and ruled the player was responsible for hindrance, awarding the point to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to Grand Slams. The system has been in use at the US Open since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have video reviews in place at all of its tournaments.
Further Updates
A further innovation at Wimbledon 2025 involves the addition of visual indicators on scoreboards to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses instances where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was out or in.
Finally, with exactly 100 days remaining until the beginning of the Championships, the AELTC have further announced an increase in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
